Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Youngstown State University had their way on Sunday afternoon with an outmanned Hiram team. YSU (1-1) used a balanced attack and executed the way they practiced it in trurning back the Division III Terriers, 81-41 in their home opener at Beeghly Center.
After losing 83-57 at Xavier to open the season, ...
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Brett Gensler scored his 9th goal of the season Friday night. Gensler really seems to be developing a knack for scoring when the Phantoms are in need of a goal. The Missouri native is a good dude. He was the #2 Star of The Game Friday, In a reflection of ...
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
The Chicago Steel rolled into town for a one game battle with the Youngstown Phantoms. With only one first period goal scored, it looked to be a defensive struggle with a mistake proving to be a difference either way. All hell broke loose in the second period as the two teams ...
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
On Senior Day, the weather and general atmosphere on the sidelines was warm. It was nice to see the Senior Penguins with their parents before kickoff as they were recognized for their outstanding efforts as Youngstown State athletes. Coach Heacock stressed all week that it was about this Senior class ...
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
It was a special Friday the 13th at the Covelli Centre. There were bombs and fireworks, Joey Fatone and Guy Fieri, and the Youngstown Phantoms and Green Bay Gamblers providing spectacular USHL Hockey action in front of a good crowd. There was a lot at stake in this game. If ...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
The Youngstown State Women's Basketball Team opens a fresh season. For Coach Cindy Martin, it is a chance to show people that this year's team can overcome a brutal shortage of bodies and succeed. The Lady Penguins have not had a winning season since the 1999-2000 campaign in which they ...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
One of the brightest spots in covering YSU football this season was the chance to speak with Brian Mellott. Mellott is very intelligent, in fact, he graduated in August. He is loyal to Coach Heacock and the YSU system and feels he has come out a better person. Brian is ...
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Wow, time for college hoops again! Who will make it to this years March Madness? Can Youngstown State pop through and use all of that experience? Will the five teams YSU plays that were in last years tourney get back in? Will Xavier run the table this year? Will Coppin State get ...
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